Chef-Proprietor Jason Smith welcomes you with sensibly, inventive American Cuisine with a focus on North Carolina ingredients. From the downtown views of our open-air mezzanine to the warm hospitality of the staff, 18 Seaboard is the place for a casual weeknight dinner or that special occasion.

Private Dining

18 Seaboard is the perfect site for your next important business or social function. Located in Raleigh’s newly renovated downtown area at the former Seaboard Train Station, we specialize in hosting successful events, whether it’s an intimate dinner party or a business reception.

Waited over an hour for food. Pasta was cold and salmon (ordered medium well) came out rare. Had to send food back twice and it still cost us nearly $100. Overall, food and service was incredibly disappointing... We will never return here.

Excellent service. Food portion was perfect, looked a little small when presented but was actually just right. Ingredients were fresh and paired well. Wonderful date night spot, enough people to make it lively but not so noisy that a conversation was difficult.

The service at Seaboard was outstanding. When four friends met for lunch, two had dietary restrictions (one has an allergy to onions.) To be safe, the no-onions person ordered a hamburger with lettuce, tomato, no onions but with the special pimento cheese. Lunch was served (beautiful presentations in every case.) Before my friend took her first bite, our server whisked her plate away saying she had learned from the kitchen that the pimento cheese contained onions. The entire lunch was cooked again, sans cheese. Our server continued to give us outstanding service throughout the long lunch. Food was excellent.

Reservation was as promised. Wine at the bar was very good and we did not feel crowded. We were seated at our table and promptly greeted by our waitress. The bread was served nice and warm with a good balance of crunch in the crust and soft center. The flavor was very good. I ordered the grilled salmon and my date had the crispy catfish. The salmon was prepared medium and the outer portion was done, however a good portion of the center was raw that I did not eat. I know you do not overcook fish since it is mostly water but this was a long way from being overdone. The mashed redskin potatoes were only slightly warm and their flavor was mundane to say the least. My last side item was a "collard slaw". I tasted it several times but could find nothing redeeming in how it was prepared or tasted. I know chefs like to be creative but what you did to those collards is a crime against nature. The presentation and ambiance was very nice. Unfortunately the food was a big let down and based on my experience I would have a hard time justifying a return visit.

As always great dinner, have never had a bad meal there. I would like to see some some new items offered though as opposed tot just some seasonal changes. Maybe time for several new items. But what do I know.

The night started off well, but both the apps and entrees dragged to come out. Service was good and they informed us of the timing, and actually bought a dessert that we didn’t order for us, but I thought it would’ve been nicer to just buy the dessert we actually ordered vs giving us an extra one that was barely eaten. Entrees tasted great and app did as well. My advice to them is if the food takes long to come out and we buy a dessert to offer that on the house. Still 4 stars and we would return.

Just wasn't impressed. Food was good, a little overpriced for their serving size though. Server was knowledgeable but lost his wine tool and it took a while to get our initial water. Did like that there was an assortment of craft beer though. Probably won't be back

Nice atmosphere, wait staff told us that the meals were “same old food with a twist”. So we were not impressed. Medium steak had no pink in It at all so it was over cooked. The catfish was very good and the mashed potatoes were perfect otherwise not impressive so we would not go back.